Description

Drakkar Viking Ship Model

Origin: Norway

Year: 10th Century after Jesus Christ

Drakkar Viking ships were marine vessels of unique structure, built by the Vikings during the Viking Age.

The boat-types were quite varied. Moreover, the ship was intended for but they were overall define as being slender and flexible boats. In additions with long ends with true keel. They were clinker built, which is the overlapping of planks riveted together. Nevertheless, some might have had a dragon’s head or other circular object seen from the bow and stern.

As a result for design, although this is only inferred from historical sources. Drakkar Viking ships were not just used for their military prowess but for long-distance trade, exploration and colonization. Therefore, Drakkar Viking ships are usually seen divided into two broad style.

Firstly, merchant ships built for transporting cargo specifically. Secondly, as a warships. Most importantly, Viking ships were designed for sailing rivers, fjords, and coastal waters.

On the other hand, few types, such as the knarr, could navigate the open sea and even the ocean. Finally, Viking ships varied from other contemporary ships, being generally more seaworthy and lighter. In addition, Drakkar Viking – The planks from which Viking vessels were constructed were rived.